Two Senators Call Rubber Plant Sales Give Aways
Baytown editorial column reports Senators Fulbright and Douglas threaten to block sale of government rubber plants to private firms, labeling prices as giveaways. Congressman Albert Thomas counters that Baytown plants have strong production records and a bright future. The piece notes ongoing sales and local impact on Baytown workers.
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Marlin Texas visit sparks tales of blue Christmases and healing water
Preston Pendergrass recalls a Christmas weekend trip to Marlin where locals decorate in blue, discuss cotton and by products, and tout an artesian well praised for medicinal properties. He praises hospitality, Tennessee cooking by Mrs Hartman and notes Marlin’s colorful characters and cross‑regional memories linking Tennessee and Texas.
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New Love Declares Amid Texas To New York Affair
A columnist reveals a dramatic shift of affection from Katherine Hepburn and Margaret Sclavan to Linda Darnin. He details their long distance life, Linda’s multiple homes in Bel Aire and Hye and a ranch in Picacho New Mexico, and the curious telephone arrangement on the ranch that fuels the intrigue.
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Linda Darnell in Westchester and Rome film plans
Mel Heimer profiles actress Linda Darnell living as a housewife in Westchester County and sharing insights about suburbia. She discusses telephone calls at Picacho, her elusive routines, and her movie career. Darnell reflects on travels in Italy, recent work This Is My Love with Dan Duryea, and hopes to return to Rome for another project with producer Giuseppe Amato.
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Bible Verse Reflects Divine Justification in Christ
The message proclaims Romans 3 26 emphasizing God’s justice and the justifier of those who believe in Jesus, affirming that righteousness comes through faith and divine mercy. It echoes a theological declaration found in the New Testament text.
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Republican Leaders Meet to Pick 2405s Convention City
Republican leaders meet in January to choose the convention city amid early agreement and a tense, contradictory discussion. A Soviet magazine article mocks Western capitalism, portraying a skewed view of capitalist society.
Homemade Christmas Toys From Simple Times Shared
Harman W Nichols recalls a frugal Christmas in Farmer City Illinois with homemade gifts. A wooden sled made by his father, second hand skates, and simple joys powered by imagination defined the holiday. He laments modern abundance in the atomic age and cherishes the thrifted, handmade cheer of his youth.
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Arid Stop Me A Blonde Movie Star Meets Princess Margaret
A blonde movie star at a London dinner party trips while performing a calypso and asks after the princess's sister. A West Coast literary figure headlines with a dramatic death by his own hand, recalled by friends.
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Dimouk Word of Famous People Quote Note
A quoted admonition urges writers to produce meaningful work to avoid obscurity after death. The aphorism stresses creating lasting value and choosing worthy subjects over trivial pursuits.
Knowledge Grab Bag From The Central Press Feature
A quiz style column lists questions about early U S history including Knox and Perry, plus entries on public figures and birthdays. It includes a birthday nod to composers and a language note on egocentric meaning, with a mix of trivia, sayings, and historical dates.
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Vishinsky’s Death in America Sparks Soviet Speculation
A State Department report suggests Soviet diplomats in New York may have allowed Ambassador Vishinsky to die in the United States to avoid rumors of a Moscow purge. The 87-year-old veteran’s death followed a heart condition after UN duty, with accounts noting his amiable interactions at the U.N. and a rare interruption of a French-British policy quarrel.
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Once in a Lifetime By Frank Artill
Frank Artill recounts Robert Louis Stevenson playful mischief as a youth dressing in rags with a broom and sack, stepping from an alley to greet his mother and her friend. The anecdote reveals Stevenson’s penchant for social embarrassment and nimble humor in his early life.
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